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Tag Archives: Michal
Charles Williams was drunk-texting on Christmas
Apparently, if you believe @Oddest_Inkling, Charles Williams and C. S. Lewis went on a road trip on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In case you missed it, here’s what CW tweeted out (plus a few interjections from his followers). Road … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthuriana, C.S. Lewis, Inklings, love, Michal, Phyllis, Romantic Theology, themes
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The Inklings: Their Lives, Loves, and Literature
Are you getting ready to watch the upcoming Hobbit film? If so, considering learning a bit more about the lives of the Inklings — Tolkien, Lewis, and Williams — before immersing yourself in the so-called “Defining Moment of the Middle-earth … Continue reading
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Tagged bio, C.S. Lewis, Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, love, Michal, Phyllis
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Love at Home and Work: “Windows of Night,” 1924
In this phase of the life of The Oddest Inkling, I am posting summaries of each of CW’s books in chronological order. These are punctuated by related posts on themes, events, and people in his life as they relate to … Continue reading
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Poems of Conformity, part 2
Yesterday I posted Part One of my discussion of Poems of Conformity. Here is part two; tune in tomorrow for part three. Charles Williams Summary #3: Poems of Conformity (1917) ROMANTIC THEOLOGY The concept of Romantic Theology is very highly … Continue reading
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Tagged book summaries, Michal, Romantic Theology, the two ways, themes, theology, works
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The Silver Stair part 2
Two days ago, I posted the first half of my summary of The Silver Stair. Today, I discuss the major themes that are present in this early work of poetry. This early sonnet sequence, written when Williams was in his … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthuriana, love, Michal, Phyllis, poetry, Romantic Theology, Rosicruciana, the City, themes, theology, works
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The Silver Stair, 1912
In this phase of the life of The Oddest Inkling, I am posting summaries of each of CW’s books, one book per week, in chronological order. These will be punctuated by related posts on themes, events, and people in his … Continue reading
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Tagged love, Michal, poetry, Romantic Theology, the two ways, themes, theology, works
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Torn by Doubt: CW’s “Crisis of Schism”
As you know by now from this series on themes, Charles Williams’ imaginative theology and creative writings revolve around eight interrelated topics: 1. Co-Inherence 2. Romantic theology 3. The Two Ways 4. Ritual Objects 5. The Crisis of Schism 6. … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthuriana, bio, Descent Into Hell, literary theory, Michal, Phyllis, Romantic Theology, schism, themes
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Drunkards or Monks? “The Two Ways” as a major CW theme
As I posted last time, Charles Williams’ imaginative theology and creative writings revolve around eight interrelated themes: 1. Co-Inherence 2. Romantic theology 3. The Two Ways 4. Ritual Objects 5. The Crisis of Schism 6. Mystical Tranquility 7. The City … Continue reading
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Tagged love, Michal, Phyllis, Place of the Lion, the two ways, themes, theology
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On Love in War: CW’s life 1939-1945
Two weeks ago we looked at CW’s childhood and early life, 1886-1908. Last week we examined the first phase of his career, 1908-1939. Today we discuss his final, most prolific years, 1939-1945. Please send me any questions you have about … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthuriana, bio, C.S. Lewis, Inklings, love, Michal, Oxford, Phyllis, Place of the Lion
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All’s Fair in Love: CW’s life 1908-1939
Last week we looked at CW’s childhood and early life. Next week we will discuss his final, most prolific years, 1939-1945. Today we examine the first phase of his career, 1908-1939. Please send me any questions you have about his … Continue reading
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Tagged bio, London, love, Michal, Oxford University Press, Phyllis, Romantic Theology, Rosy Cross, war
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